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Best Education Companies in Maryland, United States

The 123 best Education companies in Maryland, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Laureate.

123companies tracked
$844.1Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
18have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · EDUCATION × MARYLAND

Our analysis of 96 Education companies

$11.9b in tracked funding; 98% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

96companies analysed
98%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
2000median founding year
66median Fliar Index™
314kcombined LinkedIn audience
91%of audience held by top 3
2companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Education companies in Maryland

#CompanyLast roundDisclosed fundingStageEmployeesTech stackWeb popularityPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1700 Credit Builder
Credit maintain training center
——Unfunded—————
2911Tutor
Online tutoring marketplace
——Deadpooled1————
3ABSI
Provider of aerospace and defense management services
——Unfunded30——5 patents
Wireless broadcast and delivery of multimedia content to mobile devices
1 job opening
4ACMG
Provider of medical genetics resources and educational programs
——Unfunded62Windows ServerFacebook LoginMicrosoft ASP.NET+18Top 5M—4 internships
5Alim Academy
Provider of academic programs encompassing daycare through grade twelve education
——Unfunded—WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+16Top 50M——
6American Dental Board
Provider of dental health professions licensure testing and examination services
——Unfunded—WordPressMySQLPHP+17Top 1M——
7American Student Transportation Partners
Provider of transportation services to students
——Funding Raised45WordPressMySQLPHP+20Top 50M—1 award
8amtek company
Since 1979 Amtek Company, Inc. has provided educators with engineering, workforce and technical educational…
——Private24WordPressMySQLPHP+32Top 50M—1 partnership

Top 12 Education companies in Maryland

#1
Funding Raised · Solomons, Maryland · founded 1997 · 309 employees
$71.9Mraised
▾

Environmental science research and education institution, offering scientific advice and environmental solutions. It conducts scientific research, provides education, and offers public service in environmental science. The institution's scientists offer unbiased research to inform public policy. It trains environmental leaders and advances scientific knowledge of the environment through research, working across disciplines to seek solutions that improve lives and the natural world.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 25%
Growth
top 35%
Tech
top 38%
Market
bottom 42%
Global
bottom 33%
Funding: Raised $71.9M across 97 rounds · 97 rounds over 16 yrs (6.1/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Aug 2025)
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 49 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Fastly · Devops: Nginx, Varnish
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2025Grant (prize money)$650K
  • Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$180.5K
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$4M
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$445.5K
Investors
National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USGS, Military Health, United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerBootstrapChart.JsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementConstant Contact
#2
Funding Raised · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2010 · 149 employees
$17.9Mraised
▾

Center of education providing neuroscience research education courses

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2025Grant (prize money)$5.1M
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$2.3M
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$2.7M
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$3.9M
Founders & team
Connie LieberCo-FounderSteve LieberFounderDaniel WeinbergerCEO
Investors
HHS, Design Technologies
Tech stack
AddtoanyAddtoany Share ButtonsAdobe FlashAll In One SeoAmazon AlbAmazon Web Services
#3
Funding Raised · Bel Air, Maryland · founded 2002 · 1 employees
$4.4Mraised
▾

Provider of online forms for Harford County Public Schools, as well as access to the student planner, calendars, and current vacancies. The platform also offers information about the Family Friendly Schools Program and allows login for parents and staff members.

Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$506.9K
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$348.6K
  • Dec 2010Grant (prize money)$287.2K
  • Oct 2010Grant (prize money)$377.5K
Investors
Military Health, ED, United States Department of Agriculture
Tech stack
BootstrapCdnjsCloudflareFont AwesomeGoogle Font ApiIis
#4
Funding Raised · Cumberland, Maryland · founded 2002 · 1 employees
$2.6Mraised
▾

Provider of academic programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. It offers credit courses, continuing education, and resources for adult basic education. The institution provides student services such as advising, tutoring, and disability resources. It also facilitates enrollment, financial aid, and transcript services.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Grant (prize money)$272.4K
  • Jan 2012Grant (prize money)$54K
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$933K
  • Jun 2011Grant (prize money)$65.7K
Investors
HHS, ARC, United States Department of Agriculture, ED
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple Icloud MailBootstrapBrowser-Update.OrgCart FunctionalityCdnjs
#5
Funding Raised · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 1852 · 1446 employees
$1.7Mraised
▾

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$1.2M
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$498.3K
Founders & team
Lori Raggio-Shrm-Cp PhrFounderJesuits -Founder
Investors
ED, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, HHS
Tech stack
AffirmAkamaiAkamai Bot ManagerAkamai MpulseAmazon AlbAmazon S3
#6
Funding Raised · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 1889 · 60000 employees
$5.2Mraised
▾

College offering multiple courses in medical stream

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 145k LinkedIn followers — 46.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$5.2M
Investors
HRSA, Ojp, HHS, Three Fields Capital
Tech stack
AddthisAkamaiAkamai MpulseAll In One SeoAmazon CloudfrontAmazon Web Services
#7
Funding Raised · Towson, Maryland · founded 1994 · 2111 employees
$1.7Mraised
▾

Institution providing undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education with global focus. It offers academic programs, including majors, minors, and concentrations. The institution emphasizes global education through study abroad programs and integrates global perspectives into its curriculum. It supports students' career development through career education and internship opportunities. The institution also fosters community engagement through community-based learning programs.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2025Grant (prize money)—
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)—
  • Apr 2012Grant (prize money)—
  • Aug 2009Grant (prize money)$229.7K
Investors
HHS, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAstra
#8
Funding Raised · Largo, Maryland · founded 1947 · 7 employees
$5.1Mraised
▾

College offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$3.9M
  • Jun 2012Grant (prize money)—
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$94.2K
  • Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$52.2K
Founders & team
Martina HansenSenior Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer
Investors
National Science Foundation, ED, Military Health, HHS, FEMA, US Department of Labor
Tech stack
AccessibeAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Audience ManagerAdobe Client Data LayerAdobe Experience ManagerAdobe Experience Platform Identity Service
#9
Funding Raised · Ridgely, Maryland · founded 1980
$260Kraised
▾

Provider of educational programs, events, and resources focused on natural history. It offers guided walks and special events, including a book club. Adult programs include master naturalist and docent naturalist training. Art programs, youth education, field trips, and nature camps are available.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$260K
Investors
United States Department of Agriculture
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerCore-JsDatadogGoogle AnalyticsGoogle WorkspaceHsts
#10
Public · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 1998 · 24000 employees
$550Mraised
▾

Network of campus-based & online universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2016Series C$400M
  • Jul 2016Series B—
  • Jan 2013Series B$150M
  • 2007Series A—
Founders & team
Eilif Serck-HanssenChief Executive Officer
Investors
IFC Asset Management Company, Tikehau Capital, The Abraaj Group, Snow Phipps, KKR, Caretta
Tech stack
CloudflareContact Form 7Facebook PixelFont AwesomeGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#11
Acquired · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 1990 · 1345 employees
$175Mraised
▾

Provider of secure assessment and workforce development solutions. It offers assessment design and delivery solutions for various industries, primarily focusing on professional certification and licensure exams. Their services enable individuals to find and schedule exams, as well as access various resources for certification and licensure needs.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 69how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 21%
Product
top 32%
Funding
top 35%
Market
top 38%
Moat
top 38%
Talent
top 38%
Tech: 83 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Akamai, Azure · Devops: Nginx, Varnish
Product: 3 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired
Funding: Raised $175M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 14 yrs (0.3/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Dec 2019)
Audience (LinkedIn): 124k LinkedIn followers — 39.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2019Grant (prize money)$1.2M
  • Nov 2019Grant (prize money)$2M
  • Jan 2017Grant (prize money)$262.8K
  • Nov 2015PE—
Founders & team
Stuart UdellChief Executive OfficerMichael BrannickPresident and CEO
Investors
Arc Capital Development, TD Securities, Europa
Tech stack
AkamaiAkamai Bot ManagerAkamai MpulseAlpine.JsAmplitudeAngular
#12
Funding Raised · Rockville, Maryland · founded 1987 · 83 employees
$15Kraised
▾

Provider of art classes, camps, exhibitions, events, and studio programs. It offers opportunities for artistic exploration and community engagement through visual arts. The organization provides classes, workshops, and community programs for various age groups and skill levels. It also hosts exhibitions, artist talks, and studio artist programs.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 954 LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Development Manager
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$15K
Investors
National Endowment for the Arts
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerBootstrapCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js

Funding & investor landscape

$844.1Mtotal disclosed funding
18companies funded
174disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
HHS8 rounds
ED6 rounds
National Science Foundation5 rounds
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration4 rounds
United States Department of Agriculture4 rounds
Military Health3 rounds
National Endowment for the Humanities3 rounds
Ojp2 rounds
ARC1 rounds
Accelerate Okanagan1 rounds

Notable founders

Connie Lieber
Co-Founder · LIBD
Steve Lieber
Founder · LIBD
Lori Raggio-Shrm-Cp Phr
Founder · Loyola University Maryland
Jesuits -
Founder · Loyola University Maryland
Martina Hansen
Senior Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer · University of Maryland Global Campus
Eilif Serck-Hanssen
Chief Executive Officer · Laureate
Stuart Udell
Chief Executive Officer · Prometric
Michael Brannick
President and CEO · Prometric
David Chavis
CEO · Community Science
Kelye Rouse Brown
CEO and Founder · Krb Customized Training Solutions
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 7,777,386 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Education coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH FROM Maryland · institutions

What Maryland researches in edtech

University of Maryland institutions lead Maryland's edtech research, predominantly exploring online/blended learning and adaptive systems with a cautiously optimistic tone (mean stance 0.33, advancements outpacing concerns).

39 papersstance +0.3325% breakthrough31% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
local research themes
Online and Blended LearningInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsOnline Learning and AnalyticsIntelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive LearningLiteracy, Media, and EducationChild Development and Digital Technology
top institutions
  • University of Maryland, College Park18
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore County10
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore3
  • University System of Maryland2
  • Maryland State Department of Education2

Common questions

How many Education companies are there in Maryland, United States?
Radar tracks 123 indexable Education companies headquartered in Maryland, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Education companies in Maryland, United States?
The Education companies in Maryland, United States on this list have raised a combined $844.1M in disclosed equity funding across 18 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Education company in Maryland, United States?
Laureate is the highest-funded Education company in Maryland, United States, with $550M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Education companies in Maryland, United States are funded?
18 of the 123 Education companies in Maryland, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Education unicorns are there in Maryland, United States?
None of the Education companies in Maryland, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Maryland, United States Education companies?
The most active investors in Maryland, United States Education companies on this list include HHS, ED, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Agriculture.
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